Here’s a classic long jacket style which used to be known by the names above, back in the day. Mid-thigh length, a hood and plaid lining was standard style for a “stadium coat”, just in time for being a spectator at Autumn football games. I love the wool fabric, Union-made construction, toggle closures, detachable hood and big patch pockets. Fashionbilt was an iconic coat manufacturer that could always be counted on to produce quality garments from its founding in the 1920’s until closure in 1993. I have had several Fashionbilt coats and particularly cherish a black swing coat with rhinestone buttons which was owned by my grandmother.

This version was made to those specifications in about the 1970’s. It’s survived this far with only some slight tarnish on the metal toggles. That’s superior for an everyday coat. I rest my case . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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